Ohio/Kentucky Economic Development
Our Team
Our trusted and proven team can connect you to powerful locations and more, including early previews of industry specific locations, information on competitive rates and incentives, and sustainable energy solutions.
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Erin Schneider
Managing Director, Economic Development - Midwest
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Cara Brooks
Senior Economic Development Manager
Katy Preidt
Economic Development Manager
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Sites and Buildings
Identifying and improving properties for industrial users is our specialty. We have several programs in place to help us do so, including the successful Duke Energy Site Readiness Program and others. Contact us to find the perfect location for your business.
Economic Development Incentives
Ohio
In Ohio, the Economic Development Incentive Rider (Rider DIR) will allow up to 30% reduction (dependent on qualifying factors) for up to five-years on the Duke Energy electric bill (excluding facility charges, applicable taxes and generation charges) for any new or additional load associated with an economic development project. Must add minimum of 25 full-time employees, $1,000,000 in capital investment and meet a minimum of 1,000 kW at one delivery point.
Kentucky
In Kentucky, the Economic Development Incentive Rider (Rider DIR) will allow up to 50% reduction for 12 months on the Duke Energy electric bill (excluding riders) for any new or additional load associated with an economic development project. Must add minimum of 25 full-time employees per 1,000 kW, $1,000,000 in capital investment per 1,000 kW and meet a minimum of 1,000 kW at one delivery point.
Emerging Renewable Programs in Kentucky
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To learn more about doing business in the state of Ohio or Kentucky, please visit the following websites.